The first ever Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) trials in Wales took place last Saturday in Port Talbot as Wales prepare for this autumn’s Physical Disability World Cup. PDRL is an adapted version of rugby league aimed at facilitating those with physical disabilities the opportunity to play. It’s a nine-a-side game of rugby league which, […]
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Wheelchair sides return to training
Domestic Wheelchair Rugby League returns to training in the coming weeks ahead of the 2022 season. Up in Deeside, Wales’ oldest team, North Wales Crusaders return to training this Friday 6-8pm at Deeside Leisure Centre and Ice Rink. To find out more on how to join the team, email 👉 info@crusadersdisabilitysportsclub.co.uk Down in Ebbw Vale, […]
Kristoff Young appointed to referee the first game in the 2022 Challenge Cup
Welsh referee Kristoff Young, who hails from Chepstow, will blow his whistle to officially start the 2022 Betfred Rugby League Challenge Cup at 7pm on Friday January 14 at Pyle RFC when 2021 WRL men’s champions, Bridgend Blue Bulls take on the Royal Navy in the historic competition. It’s the first time a Challenge Cup […]
Wales Rugby League to hold U16 and U18 girls taster sessions
Wales Rugby League are looking for players for their first ever girls’ U16 and U18 international sides, and will hold a taster session at the Caerphilly Centre of Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach on Friday January 14 at 7pm. To apply, please fill the form in below and contact Louise Morgan at louise.morgan@walesrugbyleague.co.uk or call […]
WRL Covid-19 update
Following the recent updates from the Welsh Government, please see the following documents that explains the current situation in regards to playing, coaching and watching rugby league in Wales. WRL Return to Play Strategy – JANUARY 2022 WRL – Return to Play Stage 4 – JANUARY 2022
Wheelchair Rugby League match officials take to the chairs
By Barry Andrews Last Tuesday saw a first for Wheelchair Rugby League, as Warrington Wolves Wheelchair took on a team made up of Wheelchair Rugby League match officials. The fixture, that was set up by the RFL, saw four qualified match officials from Wales Rugby League take part – Lucy Redmond, Kim Abel, Stephen Jones […]
Bridgend Blue Bulls to face Royal Navy in Challenge Cup First Round
Wales men’s league champions Bridgend Blue Bulls have drawn the Royal Navy at home in the first round of the 2022 Betfred Rugby League Challenge Cup. The match will be played at Pyle RFC on the weekend of January 15/16. The Welsh champions always enter the Cup in the first round and the Blue Bulls […]
Wales Women enter the World Rankings for the first time
Wales have been ranked in the International Rugby League Women’s rankings for the first time in their history, entering the table in 13th, whilst Wales Wheelchair have retained their long-standing position as third in the world. The Wales women’s side played two matches in 2021, taking on England and Ireland in their first-ever test ranked […]
Rugby League World Cup ball to be named after Clive Sullivan
Alongside match ball supplier Steeden, Rugby League World Cup have today (8 December 2021) revealed that the official tournament ball will honour our own former Wales and Great Britain international Clive Sullivan MBE. The ‘Sully Ball’ will be used in all 61 RLWC2021 matches across the men’s, women’s and wheelchair tournaments. The match ball has […]
WRL and Salford to take open training session this Saturday
Wales Rugby League in partnership with Salford Red Devils are inviting all players eligible for U16s age group to an open training session at Ystrad Mynach, Saturday 11th December, 10am-12pm. The session will be delivered by Wales RL and Salford Red Devils coaching staff. Players wanting to register for the session are asked to complete […]